Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Mahonia
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Mahonia
In German
blau -Schwingel
Mahonia
In French
bleu fétuque
Mahonia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Mahonia
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Mahonia
In Portuguese
azul festuca
mahonia
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Mahonia
In Latin
blue Fescue
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Mahonia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Fescue and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Mahonia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Mahonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Mahonia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Mahonia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Mahonia
Care of Blue Fescue and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.